Red Triangle Badge Against FGM
Red Triangle Badge Against FGM
Make your stand visible.
The Red Triangle Badge is Freedom Charity’s campaign symbol against female genital mutilation (FGM).
FGM has no health benefits, is illegal in the UK and is a form of child abuse when carried out on a child. Wearing the badge is a simple way to show opposition to FGM and support prevention through education.
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Profits from badge sales support Freedom Charity’s charitable work, including education and prevention activity.
Buy the Red Triangle Badge. Schools, workplaces and organisations can also ask about larger orders by emailing [email protected].
Why the Badge Matters
Why the badge matters
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM in countries where the practice is concentrated. FGM can cause immediate and long-term physical and psychological harm.
Prevention requires accurate information, safeguarding and work with communities, families, professionals and young people. The Red Triangle campaign gives people a visible way to reject FGM and begin informed conversations about protection and prevention.
For the evidence and UK safeguarding position, read Freedom Charity’s primary FGM page.
What Your Badge Purchase Supports
How your purchase supports Freedom Charity
Badge sales support Freedom Charity’s charitable work, including prevention education, safeguarding resources and awareness activity.
Schools: Freedom Charity’s separate forced-marriage and FGM lesson packs are hosted by the PSHE Association and have received the PSHE Association Quality Mark. Access the education resources.
Books: Cut Flowers is Freedom Charity Founder and President Aneeta Prem MBE’s educational novel about FGM and safeguarding. Schools can ask about class sets and bulk orders.
Where people wear the Red Triangle Badge
The badge is worn by individuals, schools, and organisations who want to make their position clear.
It is suitable for:
- Schools and Colleges
- Youth Services
- Workplaces
- Local Councils
- Police Services
- Safeguarding Teams
- Community Organisations
Wearing the badge signals commitment to protecting girls and preventing harm. It also helps create a culture where FGM is never excused or ignored.
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM — 6 February
The Red Triangle Badge is often worn on 6 February, the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.
But prevention is not a one-day activity. The aim is lasting change.
Wear it on 6 February. Wear it all year. Keep the message visible.
If you want to take a practical step today, start here.
Buy the Red Triangle Badge
Buy Badges for Schools, Councils, Police or Workplaces
Your purchase funds education that prevents FGM and protects girls.
FAQs
What is the Red Triangle Badge?
A small downward-facing red triangle used by Freedom Charity as a campaign symbol against FGM and in support of prevention through education.
Who can wear it?
Individuals, schools, workplaces, public bodies and community organisations can wear the badge to show opposition to FGM.
How does buying it help?
Profits from badge sales support Freedom Charity’s charitable work, including education, safeguarding resources and awareness activity.
What is Cut Flowers?
It is an educational novel by Aneeta Prem MBE about FGM and safeguarding. The PSHE Association Quality Mark applies to Freedom Charity’s separate FGM lesson resource, which can be used alongside the book.
Freedom Charity’s Red Triangle campaign raises awareness of female genital mutilation and supports prevention through education.
The campaign uses a small downward-facing red triangle as a visible symbol of opposition to FGM. It is intended to prompt informed conversations about girls’ rights, safeguarding and the need to prevent FGM.
Learn more on Freedom Charity’s FGM information page, use our school resources, or buy a badge.
What your donation can provide
can contribute to Freedom Charity’s safeguarding education, prevention and specialist resources
can help fund safeguarding resources, education and routes to specialist support
can make a substantial contribution to Freedom Charity’s safeguarding, education and practical support work
can support a larger package of safeguarding education, prevention, awareness and practical assistance